Deontay Wilder

Fury: Joshua Has To Beat Me and Wilder To Be Best of This Era

Win or lose against his domestic rival, WBC champion Tyson Fury would view himself as the best heavyweight fighter of this era. Fury's handlers are attempting to finalize a full division unification with WBO, WBA, IBF, IBO champion Anthony Joshua. 

Whyte: I'll Fight Wilder in Alabama To Make Him Feel More Secure

Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte is once again attempting to chase down a potential fight with former WBC world champion Deontay Wilder. Last month, Whyte stopped Alexander Povetkin in the fourth round of their rematch.

Hearn Wants Deontay Wilder or Andy Ruiz For Dillian Whyte

Eddie Hearn, promoter for heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte, is already looking ahead at potential opponents for his boxer. Two of the names he would like to explore are both former world champions, Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz.

Arum Expects Decision in Fury-Wilder Legal Battle To Get Issued in May

Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum, who co-promotes WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, is expecting a decision on the Deontay Wilder legal rift to get issued in the month of May. Fury captured the WBC title in February 2020 with a seven round stoppage of Wild...

Wilder vs. Whyte Final Eliminator Scenario is Embraced By WBC Prez

World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman has embraced the idea of sanctioning a final eliminator between highly ranked heavyweight contenders Deontay Wilder and Dillian Whyte. Wilder, a former WBC world champion, is ranked at number one. Whyt...

George Foreman: I Just Cannot See Joshua Beating Tyson Fury

Former two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman is backing Tyson Fury to defeat Anthony Joshua in their full division unification. Foreman, 72-years-old and the oldest man to ever win the heavyweight crown, believes Fury will have too much for th...

Whyte: Wilder Has Lost His Mind - Andy Ruiz Would Beat Him!

Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte believes former WBC world champion Deontay Wilder has lost his mind. Wilder has been out of the ring since suffering a stoppage loss at the hands of Tyson Fury in February 2020. In the aftermath of the loss, Wilder...

Fury Says Joshua Fight Not Imminent: "Wilder Might Be Next, Who Knows?"

Negotiations for the heavyweight championship unification bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have gained serious momentum of late for a summertime showdown. Fury, however, has decided to pour ice-cold water over steam the potential super figh...

Fury's Father Tears Apart Wilder, Offers Job To Breland

John Fury, the father of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, has blasted Deontay Wilder over some of his statements in the last few months. Back in February of 2020, Tyson Fury dominated and stopped Wilder in seven rounds to capture the WBC title at...

Whyte: Wilder Wasn't a Big Draw, Lost The Belt, He Has Nothing Now!

Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte does not agree with the position that he needs a win over Alexander Povetkin in order to secure a high profile showdown with former WBC world champion Deontay Wilder.

Fury: Long Layoff Is Not Ideal Preparing For Joshua, Wilder Trilogy A Big Mess Up

Tyson Fury is increasingly growing frustrated waiting on the sidelines in search of a fight. The WBC heavyweight champion was last in the ring on February 22, 2020 scoring a resounding TKO win over Deontay Wilder to capture the then-undefeated Alabam...

Hearn Backs Andy Ruiz To Beat Deontay Wilder, Become a Force at Heavyweight

Eddie Hearn, promoter of unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, believes Andy Ruiz would beat Deontay Wilder. In a recent interview, Wilder named both Joshua and Ruiz as possible opponents in the near future. Ruiz shocked the sport in June 2019...

Hearn Feels Joshua-Wilder Still Possible in Future - If It Makes Commercial Sense

A fight between heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder is still a possibility in the future, according to the British star's promoter, Eddie Hearn. Wilder has been away from the ring since February 2020, when he was stopped in seven rounds...

Hearn: Wilder Legal Rift is Fury's Problem, Should Not Affect Joshua Fight

There are still ongoing legal issues between heavyweights Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. Back in February of 2020, Fury stopped Wilder in seven rounds to capture the WBC world title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Wilder would then exercise an immedia...

Bob Arum: Deontay Wilder is Just Another Trumpian!

Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum, who co-promotes WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, believes Deontay Wilder's recent behavior was likely influenced by former United States President Donald Trump. Back in February of 2020, Fury captured the WBC strap when h...